Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter’
Ferrovial, a global civil engineering firm headquartered in Amsterdam, has significantly expanded its U.S. presence with major infrastructure projects like Virginia’s I-66 corridor and New York’s JFK Airport Terminal One. The company credits its strong performance to early and proactive risk management combined with digital innovation, helping it deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget despite challenges like inflation and labor shortages. CEO Ignacio Gastón emphasized that Ferrovial’s integrated business model, spanning financing, construction and operations, allows it to balance long-term investments with short-term risks, ensuring resilience even in volatile market conditions.
To manage risk effectively, Ferrovial uses strategic collaboration and advanced technology. The firm tailors risk allocation to each project, often sharing responsibilities with partners through public-private partnerships and design-build contracts. Technology plays a crucial role — from AI-powered monitoring systems to real-time data synchronization — enabling continuous risk assessment and decision-making. Ferrovial also pilots new construction technologies in controlled environments before scaling them up, ensuring both safety and efficiency. Through this disciplined, forward-looking approach, Ferrovial continues to strengthen its position in the U.S. infrastructure market while adapting to evolving political, regulatory and economic landscapes.
